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Hyperkalaemia: Increased concentration of potassium in the blood. See detailed information below for a list of 45 causes of Hyperkalaemia, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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causes of Hyperkalaemia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Abnormally high potassium concentration in the blood, most often due to defective renal excretion. It is characterized clinically by electrocardiographic abnormalities (elevated T waves and depressed P waves, and eventually by atrial asystole). In severe cases, weakness and flaccid paralysis may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hyperkalaemia based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Hyperkalemia, Potassium levels raised (plasma or serum)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical Conditions associated with Hyperkalaemia:
Blood symptoms (2297 causes), Electrolyte balance symptoms (300 causes), Abnormal blood test symptoms (1538 causes)
Symptoms related to Hyperkalaemia:
Acidosis (149 causes), Adrenal cortex insufficiency, Amiloride, Arsenic trioxide, Arsenicals, Autoimmune adrenalitis, Blood transfusion and complications, Burns, Captopril, Cilazapril, Crush syndrome
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